We are closing all gaps in our AI and digital infrastructure - Sam George
He said the assessment provided Ghana with a useful basis to benchmark its progress, particularly in areas including artificial intelligence skills, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and the country's digital contribution to the economy.
Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the government has commenced implementing measures to address gaps in the country's digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence capacity, and cybersecurity resilience. Utilizing the UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), the government identified national gaps and prioritized digital transformation efforts.
The Minister highlighted that Ghana currently lacks comprehensive AI-specific legislation and is implementing a $200 million digitalization project to strengthen critical components of the digital infrastructure, including upgrading the National Data Centre, establishing a national data exchange hub, expanding last-mile connectivity, and enhancing cybersecurity resilience.
Additionally, the government has approved $250 million for the establishment of a National AI and Computing Centre, which will provide researchers, start-ups, universities, and technology innovators with affordable and sovereign access to high-performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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